Mizzou Women’s Basketball Overpowers Texas A&M 81-70 in Dominant Performance
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A decisive victory for the University of Missouri women’s basketball team saw them defeat Texas A&M 81-70 on Sunday evening at Mizzou Arena, fueled by a strong start and consistent performance at the free-throw line.
The Tigers (14-9, 2-6 SEC) established control early, showcasing an offensive rhythm that the Aggies (8-8, 1-6 SEC) struggled to contain. Grace Slaughter, a junior guard, spearheaded the Mizzou attack with a game-high 22 points, demonstrating exceptional accuracy from the charity stripe, going 11-for-15.
Early Offensive Spark Ignites Mizzou Victory
The opening quarter set the tone for the evening, as Mizzou quickly found its stride. After an initial exchange of baskets, junior guard Abbey Schreacke ignited the offense with consecutive three-pointers, initiating a 9-0 run. Shortly after, a three-pointer from Chloe Sotell extended the momentum with a 7-0 run, culminating in a commanding 21-9 lead for the Tigers at the end of the first period.
Mizzou continued to capitalize on opportunities in the second quarter, converting seven points from free throws as Texas A&M found themselves in foul trouble. While the Aggies attempted a late rally, the Tigers maintained a comfortable ten-point advantage heading into halftime, leading 35-25.
Tigers Extend Lead in Second Half
Missouri’s dominance continued into the third quarter, opening with an eight-point run led by senior forward Jordana Reisma, who contributed four points during the surge. Sotell punctuated the period with a clutch three-point buzzer-beater, as Mizzou poured in 24 points in the quarter and extended their lead to 19 points.
Slaughter continued to be a key offensive force in the fourth quarter, scoring eight of her total points. Despite a late push from Texas A&M, the Tigers secured the victory by closing out the game at the free-throw line.
Free Throws Prove Decisive
The Tigers’ ability to draw fouls and convert from the free-throw line proved crucial. Mizzou attempted a total of 37 free throws, compared to just 24 for Texas A&M. Redshirt senior guard Jayla Smith was perfect from the line, contributing 15 points with a 4-for-4 performance. Schreacke also contributed significantly, totaling 10 points while shooting 50% (2-of-4) from behind the arc, adding seven rebounds and two assists.
Looking Ahead
Mizzou will return to action on Sunday, February 18th, traveling to face Mississippi State at Humphrey Coliseum at 2 p.m. CT. The game will be broadcast on SEC Network+.
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